The Town FilesStuttgart, Arkansas
City in Arkansas County · population 8,264 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $152,600
- Household income
- $49,399
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 37.3
Stuttgart is a city of 8,264 people in Arkansas County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $152,600, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks more vibrant than 85% of Arkansas towns, better transit than 82% of Arkansas towns, more walkable than 78% of Arkansas towns.
How Stuttgart ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Stuttgart is worth $152,600, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $49,399, which is more affordable than 33% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $872 a month. 53.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stuttgart | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $152,600 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $872 | $792 |
| Median household income | $49,399 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 53.8% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.1% | — |
Who lives in Stuttgart
| People | Stuttgart | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.6% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.1% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 17.6 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.3% | 84.4% |
Weather in Stuttgart
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 33.2°F. About 50.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.3 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 50 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stuttgart since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 10, 2008 about 1.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 14, 1961.
Severe weather in Arkansas County since 1996
Arkansas County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| November 14, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4748: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| July 10, 2020 | Tornado | DR-4556: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Arkansas County
Arkansas County had 9,514 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,542 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Stuttgart itself the ACS puts it at 10.5%.
Public schools in Stuttgart
5 public schools with 1,544 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 584 | 15.0 |
| STUTTGART HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 501 | 12.8 |
| STUTTGART JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-8 | 247 | 11.8 |
| MEEKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-6 | 212 | 12.5 |
| PHILLIPS COMMUNITY CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Stuttgart
- DeWitt, AR18.7 mi · 3,056 people · home $75,700
- Lonoke, AR28.8 mi · 4,276 people · home $106,800
Stuttgart questions
Is Stuttgart, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stuttgart scores better for retirees than 29% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 18%. 16.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.3).
How much does a house cost in Stuttgart?
The median owner-occupied home in Stuttgart is valued at $152,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,399, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $872 a month.
What is the weather like in Stuttgart?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 33.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.6 inches of precipitation a year and 3.3 inches of snow.
Does Stuttgart get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stuttgart since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 10, 2008. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)